Tuesday, September 14, 2010

September 14

Track Year Event Artist Song Album
1. 1682  Bishop Gore School, one of the oldest schools in Wales, is founded. 2 Pac Old School Me Against the World
2. 1752 The British Empire adopts the Gregorian calendar, skipping eleven days (the previous day was September 2). Fin Fang Foom Yesterday Doesn't Exist With the Gift Comes the Curse
3. 1901 President of the United States William McKinley dies after an assassination attempt on September 6, and is succeeded by Theodore Roosevelt. Desaparecidos What's New For Fall? Read Music – Speak Spanish
4. 1917 Russia is officially proclaimed a republic. The Firebird Band Russi Feel Alright
5. 1948 Groundbreaking for the United Nations headquarters in New York City. Crippled Youth United We Stand Join the Fight
6. 1958 The first two German post-war rockets, designed by the German engineer Ernst Mohr, reach the upper atmosphere. Marvin Gaye Flyin' High (in the Friendly Sky) What's Going On

(Historical facts about September 14 are from Wikipedia)

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